Hector vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Hector Rank #381

Fabian Rank #444

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Hector or Fabian more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Hector and Fabian mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Hector and Fabian boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.